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SGT Nicholas H. Newell, Active Duty
USMC
MULTI-CITY, New York – 08 Nov 2017

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ABOUT THE MISSION:

The family of United States Marine Corps Sergeant Nicholas Harold Newell has request Patriot Guard Rider participation in his military honors funeral services. SGT Newell died suddenly as a result of a motorcycle accident on October 29, 2017 in Oceanside, CA. He was 24 years of age.

SGT Newell was born in Troy, NY and was a 2011 graduate of Tamarac High School. Shortly after graduation, he joined the UNited States Marine Corps and went on to attend Military Police School. He was awarded Distinguished Honor Graduate and, in April of 2012 transferred to the 3rd Law Enforcement Battalion in Okinawa, Japan. He was selected to become a Military Working Dog Handler (MWD), and was awarded “Top Dog” upon graduation from training. He was promoted to Sergeant meritoriously after attending several MWD schools.

SGT Newell spent several years supporting training operation all over the Pacific, and, in 2014 transferred to Joint Base San Antonio Lackland AFB to act as Specialized Search Dog (SSD) instructor. In April of 2015, SGT Newell attended Marine Special Operations Assessment and Selection. After selection in January of 2016, he attended the Individual Training Course and graduated as a Marine Raider (Critical Skill Operator). He was then stationed with the 1st Marine Raider Battalion, Marine Special Operations Company Delta, Marine Special Operations Team 8143. He was married in January of 2017.

View his complete obituary here: http://www.brycefuneralhome.com/noti…icholas-Newell

The Patriot Guard Riders are proud to have the opportunity to stand and render dignity, honor and respect for the life and outstanding service of SGT Nicholas H. Newell, proud United States Marine.

PRIMARY STAGING DETAILS: 08 Nov 2017
Primary Staging Time: 4:15 P.M.

Albany International Airport
Parking area South of Airport Fire Department
Jetway Drive
Colonie, New York – 12211

Ride Captain:

Ray Sestak
rayspgrny@gmail.com
518-669-3358

Special Instructions:

Riders will escort funeral cortege to funeral home:

Bryce Funeral Home
276 Pawling Avenue
Troy, NY 12180

For safety reasons, cagers are asked to stage directly at the funeral home, forming flag line for the arrival of the procession. Please park on side roads so as not to block incoming traffic. ETA expected between 5:45 and 6:45 PM.

Please note that times are subject to change. Please watch you re-mail for updates.

Flags & Water:

Flags Will NOT Be Provided, Please Bring Your Own.
If you have large bike flags, please bring them.
Water WILL NOT be provided, please bring your own.

[HR][/HR]STAGING #2 DETAILS: 11 Nov, 2017
Staging #2 Time: 08:30 A.M.

Bryce Funeral Home
276 Pawling Avenue
Troy, New York – 12180

Ride Captain:

Ray Sestak
rayspgrny@gmail.com
518-669-3358

Special Instructions:

Staging at the funeral home for the arrival of family and guests. Upon completion of dignified transfer, riders will escort to church:

Brunswick Church
42 White Church Lane
Brunswick, NY 12180

Church services scheduled for 10:00 AM, followed by interment at Eagle Mills Cemetery.

Please note: Rather than staging at the funeral home, cagers are requested to stage directly at the church, forming a flag line for the arrival of the procession. Please park out of the way in the lot directly across the street from the church.

Flags & Water:

Flags Will NOT Be Provided, Please Bring Your Own.
Large Bike Flags will be needed
Water WILL NOT be provided, please bring your own.

Submitted By: Ray Sestak
Position: Ride Captain
[HR][/HR]Note:
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Details

Date:
November 8, 2017
Time:
4:15 pm - 6:15 pm

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